RK Puram to IGI Airport Metro Route

Fare, time, interchanges and route map.

Operator: Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC)Official website ↗Helpline: 155370
Shortest50 minFewest changes50 min
Rs 64Mon–Sat fare
Rs 54Sun & holidays
50 minTime
35 kmDistance
16Stops
2Changes

Estimated from distance; confirm at the station. Exit within 3 hr of entering.

⇄ Return: IGI Airport to RK Puram
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Your journey

Reach destination by --:--
Magenta LineTowards Botanical Garden
--:--RK Puram4 min · 2 stops--:--Hauz Khas
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🔁 Change at Hauz Khas: Magenta Line → Yellow Line · ~5 min
Yellow LineTowards Samaypur Badli
--:--Hauz Khas21 min · 10 stops--:--New Delhi
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🔁 Change at New Delhi: Yellow Line → Airport Express Line · ~5 min
Airport Express LineTowards Yashobhoomi Dwarka Sector 25
--:--New Delhi15 min · 4 stops--:--IGI Airport
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First & last metro

StationFirstLast
Magenta Line RK Puram
Towards Botanical Garden
6:11 AM11:21 PM
Yellow Line Hauz Khas
Towards Samaypur Badli
5:55 AM11:25 PM
Airport Express Line New Delhi
Towards Yashobhoomi Dwarka Sector 25
4:45 AM11:30 PM

Times are approximate and can differ on Sundays and holidays. Check the operator for exact timings.

Route map

RK PuramStartIIT DelhiHauz KhasChange to Yellow LineGreen ParkAIIMSDilli Haat INAJor BaghLok Kalyan MargSeva TeerthCentral SecretariatPatel ChowkRajiv ChowkNew DelhiChange to Airport Express LineShivaji StadiumDhaula KuanDelhi AerocityIGI AirportDestination

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Summary

To travel from RK Puram to IGI Airport by Delhi Metro, board the train at RK Puram metro station towards Botanical Garden and ride through 15 intermediate stations. This route needs 2 train changes (2 interchanges at Hauz Khas, New Delhi); switch trains there to continue to IGI Airport.

The metro travel time from RK Puram to IGI Airport is approximately 0 hrs 50 mins, and the total distance covered on this route is 35 km. The first metro from RK Puram departs at 6:11 AM, while the last train leaves at 11:21 PM.

The estimated metro fare from RK Puram to IGI Airport is ₹64. Smart card users may receive discounted fares.

Peak Hour Details

Mon-Fri: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM and 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Metro vs cab, auto and bike: fare and time

Estimates for about 40.3 km

ModeEst. fareEst. time
Metro35.0 kmCheapestFastest
₹6450 min
Cab / Taxi40.3 km
₹585–7401 hr 41 min
Auto-rickshaw40.3 km
₹470–6002 hr 1 min
Bike taxi40.3 km
₹260–3301 hr 26 min

💡 Compared with a cab / taxi, the metro saves about ₹598 on this trip.

Road fares are estimates based on typical rates and change with traffic, time of day and app surge pricing. Metro fares follow the fare chart on this site.

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FAQs

What is the metro fare from RK Puram to IGI Airport?

The Delhi Metro fare from RK Puram to IGI Airport is ₹64. Fares are determined by DMRC based on the distance traveled and may be updated from time to time.

How long does it take to travel from RK Puram to IGI Airport by metro?

The metro journey from RK Puram to IGI Airport takes approximately 50 min. Including station entry, security checks, and walking inside stations, allow around 60 min for the complete trip.

How many stations are there between RK Puram and IGI Airport?

There are 16 stations between RK Puram and IGI Airport on this route, including any interchange stations if a line change is required.

Do I need to change metro lines to travel from RK Puram to IGI Airport?

This route requires 2 interchange(s). 2 interchanges at Hauz Khas, New Delhi

Which metro lines are used on the route from RK Puram to IGI Airport?

The recommended route from RK Puram to IGI Airport uses the following Delhi Metro line(s): Magenta, Yellow, Airport Express.

What is the distance between RK Puram and IGI Airport?

The metro distance between RK Puram and IGI Airport is approximately 35 km.

Which direction should I take from RK Puram station?

When starting your journey at RK Puram, board the train heading towards Botanical Garden. Platform signage at the station can help confirm the correct direction before boarding.

What is the Sunday metro fare from RK Puram to IGI Airport?

The Delhi Metro fare from RK Puram to IGI Airport on Sunday is ₹54. Fare discounts, where applicable, are reflected in the displayed amount.

What is the fastest metro route from RK Puram to IGI Airport?

The recommended metro route from RK Puram to IGI Airport takes around 50 min and includes 2 interchange(s). It is designed to provide an efficient journey across the Delhi Metro network.

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